This 15 minute tutorial shows how to get After Effects layers to follow the animation of another layer with a delay. When using various layers with staggered delays, the animation appears to ripple through the layers like a wave.

The effect is set up using expressions to create a robust and centrally adjustable system. The tutorial is aimed at beginner to intermediate level (with expressions, that is, not After Effects in general!)

After Effects Tutorials and Quick Tips

A series of After Effects tutorials of varying lengths that look at everything from useful everyday workflow tips, cunning workarounds and cheeky bits of insider knowledge through to an in depth look at expressions, animation or 3D techniques.

A series of After Effects tutorials of varying lengths that look at everything from useful everyday workflow tips, cunning workarounds and cheeky bits of insider knowledge through to an in depth look at expressions, animation or 3D techniques.

The tutorials are an in-depth look at the subjects. Quick Tips are designed to be digestible in your coffee break and usable straightaway. Enjoy!

Felt Tips is a director, motion graphics and visual effects artist and has been working professionally with Adobe After Effects since version 3.1.